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Posted on March 1, 2014 | 7:17 PM

Miss World 2013 Megan Young is on the cover of Women's Health magazine March 2014 issue. Megan shows off her sexy body on the cover wearing a two-piece aqua bikini.

Megan Young is all brains, beauty and body on the magazine. She will share her confidence-boosting secrets inside Women's Health Philippines March issue. Aside from that, the magazine will also give you tips to have a sexy bikini body for the summer.

Posted on February 9, 2014 | 8:13 PM

Miss Universe 2013 Maria Gabriela Isler of Venezuela is Manila-bound this March to crown this year's Bb. Pilipinas-Universe winner (Miss Universe-Philippines 2014) who will compete in the Miss Universe pageant later in the year.

The news was confirmed to the Philippine Star (Funfare Update) by the head of Binibining Pilipinas Charities, Inc. (BPCI) Madame Stella Marquez de Araneta.

The grand coronation night of Bb. Pilipinas 2014 will be held on March 30 at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. Forty candidates will vie for the four crowns at stake—Miss Universe-Philippines 2014, Bb. Pilipinas-International 2014, Bb.Pilipinas-Tourism 2014 and Bb. Pilipinas-Supranational 2014.

The visit of the reigning Miss Universe to the Philippines is a good sign that the country is having a good relationship with the Miss Universe Organization. Last year, Ariella Arida finished third runner up, sealing the country's four consecutive placements in the Miss Universe top 5.

With the country producing several winners and runners up in the worldwide pageant arena recently, there is no doubt that the whole world will be anticipating the crowning of our new queens.

The 51st edition of Bb. Pilipinas will be a historical one as three international queens will be present to crown the local pageant winners. Aside from Miss Universe 2013 Gabriela Isler, Miss International 2013 Bea Rose Santiago and Miss Supranational 2013 Mutya Johanna Datul will also be crowning their local successors.

It seems that 2014 is another good year for the Philippines in terms of pageantry as reports circulating suggested the staging of Miss World 2014 pageant in the country for the first time. The current Miss World, Megan Young is also from the Philippines.

Posted on January 23, 2014 | 7:08 PM

ABS-CBN Broadcast Head Cory Vidanes was among the 14 personalities recognized by People Asia magazine in its annual “People of the Year” for her vital role in the achievements of the country’s largest media conglomerate over the past years, particularly her involvement and passionate support for the network’s public service campaigns.

“Servicing the Filipino people— that’s what we’re really here for. Our work is tough. There is so much stress, sacrifices, and sleepless nights. But at the end of the day, what keeps us going is the mission to reach out to Pinoys all over the world,” said Vidanes in the article.

In its 14th anniversary issue, People Asia highlighted how Vidanes can work quietly on the sidelines and achieve greatness without calling much attention to it.

Aside from spearheading campaigns that further increased ABS-CBN’s ratings, Vidanes has been very much involved in the network’s public service projects that include the network’s recent “Tulong Na, Tabang Na, Tayo Na” campaign for the victims of super typhoon Yolanda.

“I feel that I was put in this place by God because this is my purpose. If I can touch, empower or inspire the Filipino in any way I can, then I will always stay in ABS-CBN,” she added.

Other ABS-CBN personalities included on the list were actor Coco Martin, who was recognized for his contribution to Philippine television and cinema, and Miss World 2013 Megan Young, for being the first Filipina to win the much-coveted title after 62 years and for her embodiment of the pageant’s credo ‘beauty with a purpose.’

In 2010, ABS-CBN president Charo Santos-Concio was also among the “People of the Year” awardees for being the first female president of the country’s leading media corporation.

People Asia began the ‘People of the Year’ awards back in 2004. It aims to recognize world-class Filipinos who have made the country proud with their achievements, advocacies, and notable contributions to the Filipino society.

Posted on January 5, 2014 | 10:56 AM

New Kapamilya JC de Vera is Mega Man cover boy for its 10th issue (January 2014). The heartthrob wears a white sleeveless button-down top on the cover photo by Dookie Ducay with styling by Rain Dagala.

MEGA Man features the re-emergence of JC de Vera and how he is pumped and ready to be the major artist this year. JC will be part of ABS-CBN's The Legal Wife which also stars Angel Locsin, Jericho Rosales and Maja Salvador. He is also set to topbill another series in the Kapamilya network.

Grab your copy of Mega Man Issue 10 (January 2014) with JC de Vera on the cover, now available in stands nationwide. Also get Mega January 2014 issue with Miss World 2013 Megan Young on the cover.

Miss World 2013 Megan Young is on the cover of Mega Magazine January 2014 issue. The actress/host-turned-beauty queen looks ethereal in the cover photo by JC Cerilla with make up by Albert Kurniawan.

Mega's January issue shows how Megan Young is indeed a beauty with a purpose, taking charge in bringing global awareness for the #YolandaPh efforts and making the world a beautiful place to live in.

Also inside this issue of Mega magazine are interesting tips on how to dominate this 2014, wearing pink, gold, perforations and and pleats, and the latest trends and the best of Philippine Fashion week.

Grab your copy of Mega Magazine January 2014 issue with Megan Young on the cover, now available in stands nationwide. Also get a copy of Mega Man Issue 10 (January 2014) with the hunky JC de Vera on the cover.

Posted on December 19, 2013 | 3:56 PM

The year 2013 has been a very successful one for the Philippines in the field of beauty pageants and now considered the best year the country has ever had in terms of pageantry. Without any doubt, the Philippines is country of the year when it comes to beauty competitions.

This year, our representatives to both male and female pageants did very well, bringing home five crowns, six runner-up trophies, and two semifinals honors in major pageants as well as in a handful of other pageants overseas. A history was also made this year as the Philippines became the first and only country in the world to have won all six major titles—Miss Universe, Miss World, Miss Earth, Miss International, Miss Supranational and Miss Tourism Queen International.

Megan made history as the very
first Filipina to win the Miss World crown which has been elusive to a
Filipina for the past six decades. Megan, who is the favorite to win the title,
bested over 120 delegates all over the world at the 63rd edition
of the pageant held on September 28 in Bali, Indonesia.

Bea Rose is the fifth Filipina
to win the title of Miss International. The Pinay beauty from Masbate beat 66
others in the finals held on December 17 in Tokyo, Japan. Bea’s success in
Miss International finally sealed the Philippines’ status as country of the
year 2013 in world pageantry.

Mutya started the country’s
winning streak in international pageants this year with her victory in the Miss
Supranational pageant held on September 6 in Minsk, Belarus. The Filipina is
the first Asian to win the 5-year-old grand slam pageant. The beauty from Santa Maria, Isabela also won the Miss Personality award

4.
Amber Delos Reyes, winner, Miss Teen Expoworld Universe

The 14-year-old Amber was
crowned Miss Teen Expoworld Universe 2013 at a pageant held in Guatemala last
November 21. The pageant is part of Guatemala’s Festival de Belleza ExpoWorld
2013, which also includes six other beauty contests. She also won Miss
Photogenic.

5.
Maria Isabelle Mendoza, winner, Miss Campus World

Marisse, a 19-year-old management
senior from San Beda College, beat other student-delegates across Asia at the
Miss Campus World 2013-14 which promotes student empowerment. The pageant was
held on December 5 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

6.
Roland William De Dios, first runner up, Mister Campus World

William is close in duplicating
Marisse’s win in the 1st Campus World pageant held in Malaysia
with his first runner up placement. The education sophomore from Cabanatuan
City, who also bagged the Best in National Costume award, lost to Ian Chua of
Singapore.

7.
Alvin De Joya, second runner up, ATV Mr. Asia

Former Mr. Philippines World
2010, Alvin De Joya, secured a 2nd runner up placement at the Asia Television
Limited Mr. Asia Contest 2013 held last November 15 in Hong Kong. Zhong Hao
of China emerged as the winner.

Ara may not have won the most-coveted
Miss Universe crown but her exemplary performance in 62nd edition
of the pageant earned her another top 5 placement for the Philippines,
duplicating Shamcey Supsup’s 3rd runner up finish in 2011. Gabriela
Isler of Venezuela took home the crown.

9.
Annalie Forbes, third runner up, 1st Miss Grand International

Bb. Pilipinas 2012 2nd runner up Ali Forbes was able to clinch a third runner up placement the at
the inaugural Miss Grand International pageant held November 19 in Bangkok,
Thailand. Miss Puerto Rico, Janelee Chaparro won the crown.

After winning Mutya ng Pilipinas Asia
Pacific International, Koreen Medina earned her ticket to the 2013 Miss
Intercontinental pageant held December 14 in Magdeburg, Germany. The Star
Magic talent won 3rd runner up and was hailed Queen of Asia and
Oceania.

This Cebuano model has once again proven
that Filipinos are also a force to reckon with when it comes to male
pageants. Gil’s 4th runner up finish in Mister International 2013 held
in Jakarta, Indonesia is the Philippines best placement in the pageant’s
history while eventual winner, Jose Anmer Paredes of Venezuela also made
history as his country’s first winner.

Angelee is one of the early favorites
to win the Miss Earth 2013 crown but did not snatch even an elemental crown,
just like her predecessors. This pageant veteran, however, managed to slip
into the Top 8 of the pageant held December 7 in Manila, Philippines. Miss
Venezuela, Alyz Henrich bagged the second Miss Earth title for her country.

13. Cindy
Miranda, Top 10, 8th Miss Tourism Queen International

Cindy fortunately had the chance to
represent the Philippines abroad in the Miss Tourism Queen International 2013
after the pageant was cancelled the year before. She entered the top 10 of
the said pageant while Latvia’s Alisa Miskovska was hailed winner.

Also welcome additions to the list is the recent first runner up finish of Christine Paula Love Bernasor in the Miss Scuba International 2013 held in Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia last December 21 and the Top 15 placement of Czarina Rosales in Miss Asia Pacific World held in South Korea last October.For more Kapamilya updates follow/like BIDA KAPAMILYA on Twitter and Facebook.

Posted on November 5, 2013 | 10:05 AM

Miss World 2013 Megan Young and Miss World chairman Julia Morley met a serious accident in Haiti with the collapse of the second floor of an orphanage in Port Au Prince last October 31.

Miss World 2013 Megan Young laughing with the children just moments before the collapse
[Photo courtesy of Miss World]

According to reports, the children in the orphanage, who were having their class in the second floor of a temporary building, rushed to Megan. As they came forward, the floor collapsed. Miraculously all the other children and Miss World Megan Young escaped either unhurt or with just cuts and bruises. However, Julia Morley and one of the children named Jonathan suffered fractures after falling through the floor.

"We went into the orphanage hoping for a good day. I was happy that day and the children we were with seemed so full of energy and joy. We get onto this second floor platform, and we aren't even there for a minute and we hear a crack and everybody falls through," recounted Miss World 2013 Megan Young.

The hole left in the ceiling of the ground floor after the collapse
[Photo courtesy of Miss World]

X-Ray findings revealed that Julia had suffered a significant fracture high in her hip area and that Jonathan had suffered a leg fracture. Julia Morley was airlifted to Miami overnight and had undergone a 5 1/2 hour surgery to put her hip back together.

Jonathan is now recuperating after suffering fracture. Meanwhile, Julia Morley is staying at the Jackson Memorial Hospital in Miami and will undergo therapy before going back to work.

"I will return to Haiti as soon as I am well enough. There is a lot of work still to do. I want to go back and see the kids and to check on Jonathan's progress. This terrible accident highlights the continued need to provide a safe environment for these young kids. Many of them were themselves orphaned as a result of buildings collapsing during the terrible earthquake of 2010," said Morley.

Posted on September 29, 2013 | 8:59 AM

The Philippines' Megan Young was crowned Miss World 2013 in a glittering ceremony held at the Bali Nusa Dua Convention Center in Bali, Indonesia.

Megan Young is the very first Miss World from the Philippines, the only grand slam title that has been elusive to a Filipina. With Megan's win, the Philippines became the very first country in the world to conquer all grand slam crowns.

"Salamat sa mga kababayan ko. Mahal na mahal ko kayo. Thank you so much everyone for choosing me to be the next Miss World. It really means a lot to me," said Megan after being crowned as the new Miss World in the 63rd edition of the annual pageant. "I promise to be the best Miss World ever."

The Miss World 2013 finals night held on September 28 at the Bali Nusa Dua Convention Center in Bali, Indonesia saw the crowning of Miss Philippines Megan Young as the country's very first Miss World.

Megan Young bested 126 other beautiful delegates from around the world to finally clinch the blue crown which has been elusive to the Philippines for the past 63 years. With her heartfelt answer in the Q and A portion, Megan indeed melt everyone's heart to capture the crown. [Full list of winners here]

The Miss World 2013 Top 6 were asked the question "Why should you be Miss World?" during the Q&A. Check out the video and transcript below and watch Megan's crowning moment HERE.

Transcript (courtesy of Rappler):

Miss France: "For me it will be an honor to be Miss World because I appreciate the fact that Miss World travels a lot and meets people in the world and tries to help them."

Miss Philippines: "I treasure a core value of humanity and that guides people why they act the way they do. I will use this to show other people how they can understand each other. ... as one, we can help society."

Miss Ghana: "I believe a Miss World should be someone who is a woman with substance and is compassionate.. with beauty with a purpose.. to make an impact in the lives of women and the less fortunate"

Miss Brazil: "Miss World is a reflection of the values the world should have. It does not only focus on physical beauty, but the sensitivity to help people in need... With Miss World, she's able to help many people. If everybody does their part, we can make this a better world."

Miss Spain: "I will give to those people who really need help, all my energies, all my passion, to make their lives a little bit easier and happier."

Miss Gibraltar: "I believe that I should be the next Miss World because I want to be MW for all the right reasons. I genuinely want to help people in need. I don't want to be MW to get my hair done because those things don't change people lives. Show acts of kindness. Kindness is the language that the deaf can hear, and the blind can see."

Posted on September 28, 2013 | 9:53 PM

The Miss World 2013 grand coronation night happened September 28 at the Bali Nusa Dua Convention Center in Bali, Indonesia.and Miss Philippines Megan Young was hailed as Miss World 2013 in the 63rd edition of the said pageant.

Megan Young made history as the first Miss World winner from the Philippines. The 23-year-old actress and film student bested more than 120 candidates from around the world to seal the country's very first blue crown.

With Megan's win, [watch the crowning moment here] the Philippines became the very first country in the world to conquer all grand slam crowns, following Mutya Johanna Datul's victory in Miss Supranational 2013 a few weeks ago.

The Miss World 2013 Finals will start at 19:30 Local Time (Indonesia), GMT 11:30. You can check the list of all the channels airing the 63rd Miss World coronation night here. In the Philippines, the Miss World finals will be aired on cable TV via FOX Channel. A delayed telecast will also be aired on GMA-7 at around 10:00 PM.

You can also watch the Miss World finals online via live stream at the official Miss World website. Live streaming will also be provided by RCTI Indonesia. Just check this out.

Click the photo below for the Miss World 2013 coronation night live stream. You may also check out http://missworld.okezone.com/ for a similar stream.

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The Miss World 2013 Finals night will be presented by Myleene Klass, former Mr. World Kamal Ibrahim, Daniel Mananta, with Jennifer Reoch, reigning Mr. World Francisco Escobar and the Philippines' very own Miss World first princess, Gwendoline Ruais.

Miss World Philippines 2013 Megan Young emerged as the winner of the Top Model challenge event in the Miss World 2013 pageant being held in Bali, Indonesia. The result was announced a day before the coronation night.

Aside from winning the Top Model award, Megan also bagged placements in other preliminary challenges. She placed 5th in the Beach Fashion category won by Miss Brazil and 4th in the Multimedia category won by Miss India.

Winners of the other challenge events include Miss Netherlands (Sports Challenge), Miss Nepal (Beauty with a Purpose) and Miss Indonesia (Talent).

Megan Young is also in the running in the People's Champion award which is determined by votes using the Miss World 2013 application. Megan Young is currently lagging behind Miss Gibraltar at the top spot. The winner of the said category will automatically earn a Top 5 slot in the finals night.

The Miss World 2013 coronation night will happen tonight, September 28 at the Bali Nusa Dua Convention Center in Bali, Indonesia. Watch out for Megan's 30-second solo spot in her traditional Muslim dress while dancing Singkil in the Dances of the World segment.

Posted on September 25, 2013 | 8:10 AM

Miss World Philippines 2013 Megan Young made it to Top 10 of Miss World 2013 Top Model event, one of the challenges in the Miss World 2013 pageant happening in Bali, Indonesia.

In the Top Model event which happened September 24, the Miss World candidates walked the ramp wearing fantastic gowns by Indonesian fashion designers. Megan impressed the floor with her queenly aura amazing catwalk skills in an elegant gown designed by Princess Ayu Mirah Suardhana.

The other candidates who made it to the top 10 of Top Model event were Misses Ukraine, South Sudan, Brazil, France, Cameroon, Cyprus, England, Italy and United States.

Megan's being included in the finals of important challenge events will boost her chance of being called as semifinalist come Miss World 2013 coronation night on September 28. It can be recalled that she made it to the Top 11 of Beach Fashion event, with some unconfirmed news saying that she's one of the Top 5 finalists. She's also in the running for the Beauty with a Purpose award.

The winners of the different challenges, including Top Model and Beach Fashion will be announced on the coronation night, which will be equally special to Megan as she will be showcasing our Muslim dance, Singkil in the Dances of the World segment.

Posted on September 15, 2013 | 9:16 AM

Miss World Philippines 2013 Megan Young made it to the finals of one of the most tracks in Miss World, the 'Beauty with a Purpose' award. Megan made it to the Top 15 finalists of the said challenge event.

The Miss World Organization awards the best 'Beauty with a Purpose' project with $10,000 for the presented to the charity the winner has been working alongside. The winner will also earn big points towards their final score, which could boost her chances to landing a semifinals slot come coronation night.

Aside from Megan Young of the Philippines, the other girls who took part in charity projects which made impact to this year's Miss World were Misses Spain, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Brazil, Denmark, USA, Australia, Kosovo, Malaysia, Mexico, Belarus, Turkey and Vietnam.

Megan Young is very consistent in her bid to the Philippines' very first Miss World crown. She has reached the finals of the 'Beach Fashion' event, whose winner will be awarded on the Miss World 2013 finals on 28th of September.

Megan will also have a 30-second solo spot during the Miss World 2013 coronation night showcasing Singkil, a Muslim royal dance from Lanao del Sur, for the Dances of the World segment. She will be joined by candidates from Chile, Nepal, Venezuela, Dominican Republic, US Virgin Islands, Slovakia, Indonesia, China, Namibia and Ireland for the showcase according to reports.

The Miss World 2013 pageant is currently being held in Bali, Indonesia.

Posted on September 10, 2013 | 8:49 AM

Miss World Philippines 2013 Megan Young made it to the Miss World 2013 Beach Fashion event finals, one of the important challenges in the Miss World 2013 pageant happening in Bali, Indonesia.

Megan was selected from the 33 shortlisted candidates who advanced to the first round of beach beauty competition wearing fashionable sarongs instead of bikinis, in respect to Indonesia's culture being a predominantly Muslim nation.

As one of the 11 (supposedly Top 10 but the judges couldn't decide who to put through as the 10th finalist, having a tie) finalists, Megan will take part in a special photoshoot to decide who will be the Beach Fashion event winner.

Along with Megan are the other 10 finalists in the said event which include candidates from France, Indonesia, Jamaica, Spain, China, Ghana, Ukraine, Italy, Brazil and Moldova.

The winner of the beach fashion event will be announced on September 28 during the Miss World 2013 grand coronation night in Indonesia.

Megan is doing well in Indonesia and has been one of the favorites to win the crown. She was also handpicked by the MWO for a press conference held recently along with Misses Puerto Rico, Cameroon, Spain, Indonesia, Lebanon, Jamaica, Australia and Netherlands.

Let's hope that these are signs of greater things to come for Megan Young in her quest for the country's first ever Miss World crown.

Travel back in time and feel the ‘80s vibe in the special reunion of the ‘80s singing group ‘The Triplets’ composed of Manilyn Reynes, Tina Paner, and Sheryl Cruz; and the must-watch performance of ‘80s OPM legend Freddie Aguilar.

Beauty and talent will reign in “ASAP 18” as phenomenal box office star Vice Ganda spreads the latest dance craze ‘Whoops Kiri;’ and as Miss World Philippines 2013 and Kapamilya actress Megan Young treats TV viewers with a radiating production number.

Feel young and fall in love with the grand launch of Enrique Gil’s debut album ‘King of the GIL;’ and the back-to-back romantic surprises of Kapamilya love triangles Enrique, Julia Montes and Enchong Dee of “Muling Buksan Ang Puso,” and the upcoming on-screen team-up of Julia Barretto, Diego Loyzaga, and Kiko Estrada.

Meanwhile, groove to the beat of the ‘80s in the breathtaking smash up dance number of Kapamilya teen stars Kathryn Bernardo, Janella Salvador, Jane Oineza, Francis Magundayao, Jairus Aquino, and Khalil Ramos; and the jaw-dropping Supahdance showcase prepared by Kim Chiu, Shaina Magdayao, Maja Salvador, Nikki Gil, and John Prats.

Experience the best of the ‘80s music in the show-stopping concert treat of Gary Valenciano, Martin Nievera, ZsaZsa Padilla, Piolo Pascual, Jed Madela, Yeng Constantino, Angeline Quinto, and the ASAP Sessionistas; followed by the thrilling rock collaboration of Bamboo, Kean Cipriano, and Paolo Valenciano.

Welcome the month of September with some of the biggest stars in showbiz in the country’s longest-running, award-winning variety show, “ASAP 18” this Sunday, 12 noon, on ABS-CBN. For updates, photos and to hang out live with the stars at ASAP Chill-Out, visit http://asap.abs-cbn.com/, ‘like’ http://facebook.com/asapofficial, follow @ASAPOFFICIAL on Twitter, and know the latest happenings in “ASAP 18” by tweeting the hashtag #ASAP80sIcons.